Question 1

diagnosed with torn ligament in ankle from rolling it over a year ago. still hurts, swells. has been approx. 15 months giv or take. why hasn't it healed?

Accepted Answer

Stabilize the ankle: Ligaments have no blood supple and as a result don't heal. You need to have your ankle scoped with possible repair of the ligament with excision of the thickened tissues covering the ankle (synovium)

Question 2

ankle ligament tear, what is the recovery time?

Accepted Answer

6-12 weeks: It really depends on which ligaments are injured and how badly they are torn.  Many ankle ligament injuries heal nonoperatively while others require surgery for stabilization.

Question 3

what to do if i had my ankle ligament tear 3 months back ,till little pain and can't run..and putting more pressure make it twisted and pain again?

Accepted Answer

See doc/pt/surgery: you should see a physician, get xrays.  initially often times physical therapy to improve strength, swelling, and propioception can help, if still have significant problems with normal xrays, sometimes an mri, arthroscopic surgery and or ligament stabilization surgery is required.

Question 4

i had an abrasion and a ankle ligament tear 2 months back.it still hurts and i have to use brace. please help me and tell how to treat it now?

Accepted Answer

Anti inflammatory : Ice, anti inflammatory medications, physical therapy and cortisone injections may be necessary.

Question 5

i got an injury in my right ankle a year ago ie ankle ligament tear, i consulted a doctor at that time,but if i give any pressure to my ankle it pains?

Accepted Answer

Ankle: Someone in there 20's like yourself would expect to heal from ankle injury without incidence. However, if still pain best to get rechecked

Question 6

if a ruptured ligament and a torn ligament in the ankle are never immobilized during treatment can they heal properly?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If u sprained your ankle ligament(s)it depends on the severity of the sprain. Generally an acute more severe ankle sprain can be tx. In a cam walker for 7-10 days followed by a period of mobilization/bracing and therapy. Severe( grade3.)ankle sprains may take 4-6 wks. To heal. See your ors.

Question 7

torn ligament in foot, still sore 3 months later. what is taking so long to heal?

Accepted Answer

It would be better: If you specified which ligament. One of the reasons for a delay in improvement is the fact we walk on feet and use them when walking. This may cause delayed healing. There is a possibility of an occult or hidden injury as well.

Question 8

what can be reasons for top of foot to not heal after 3 surgeries for torn ligament? bumps on bottom of foot that itch. dr suggests another surgery...

Accepted Answer

LIgament surgery: Infection, instability, blood flood, poor nutrition (albumin, pre-albumin, etc), smoking, alcohol, etc.

Question 9

how can you tell that you have a torn ligament in your ankle?

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated: A torn ligament in your ankle will present itself with pain and swelling, similar to an ankle sprain or fracture. When you get evaluated, the physician may manipulate your ankle to test for torn ligaments.  Examples of these tests are the anterior draw or stress inversion. While torn ligaments have similar characteristics as stretched out ligaments, imaging studies like MRI may be used to diagnose.

Question 10

torn ligament, surgery helpful for ankle area?

Accepted Answer

Good success: If your treatment plan has already included conservative treatment and this has failed, surgery may be indicated. Repair can be achieved in many ways depending on the location of the torn ligament and has good success.

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Diagnosed with torn ligament in ankle from rolling it over a year ago. still hurts, swells. has been approx. 15 months giv or take. why hasn't it healed?

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Ankle ligament tear, what is the recovery time?

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What to do if i had my ankle ligament tear 3 months back ,till little pain and can't run..and putting more pressure make it twisted and pain again?

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I had an abrasion and a ankle ligament tear 2 months back.it still hurts and i have to use brace. please help me and tell how to treat it now?

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I got an injury in my right ankle a year ago ie ankle ligament tear, i consulted a doctor at that time,but if i give any pressure to my ankle it pains?

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If a ruptured ligament and a torn ligament in the ankle are never immobilized during treatment can they heal properly?

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Torn ligament in foot, still sore 3 months later. what is taking so long to heal?

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What can be reasons for top of foot to not heal after 3 surgeries for torn ligament? bumps on bottom of foot that itch. dr suggests another surgery...

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How can you tell that you have a torn ligament in your ankle?

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Torn ligament, surgery helpful for ankle area?

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